• Provides essential introductory coverage while also offering depth and focus gained through the authors' experience over three editions of this best-selling handbook

• Features new, realistic narratives throughout that provide a more human focus on the effects of today's policies and issues

• Contains a new chapter that synthesizes multifaceted issues such as breast cancer screening guidelines, readmissions and value, and the rising cost of insulin

• Includes more data visualization such as maps and infographics for quick comprehension of complex information

• Offers multiple viewpoints and suggested readings so readers can develop their own opinions on key topics

• Used as a curricular resource in more than 150 training programs nationwide, including schools of medicine, nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business, sociology, pre-medical, health administration, health law, and health policy; also used for employee training in a variety of organizations within the pharmaceutical, medical device, health care system, health insurance, and health IT fields

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